Get into the spring spirit with our edit of the best things to do in London this weekend. Although it might still feel baltic outside, spring has finally arrived in London and we couldn’t be more excited for all of the upcoming events taking over the city. This weekend kicks off with a host of happenings from early International Women’s Day events to boujee chicken shop pop-ups. Here’s what to do
Add some colour to your weekend with #HouseOfHOLI
Celebrate the ancient Hindu tradition and festival this weekend and spread some colour courtesy of Cinnamon Kitchen’s #HouseOfHOLI festivities. Returning for its 6th year to its Devonshire Square venue, you’re invited to jump into a protective white suit and join in on some paint-pelting fun.
From Sunday 5th until Sunday 12th March, the restaurant’s legendary paint pod will be open for business, offering you the chance to embark on a rainbow-filled paint fight with your friends and family. Over the week, look forward to other activations too including the Holi Supper Club on Tuesday 7th and a cooking masterclass with Vivek Singh on Saturday 11th.
WHEN: 05.03.2023 – 12.03.2023
WHERE: CINNAMON KITCHEN CITY, 9 DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, EC2M 4YL
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Explore London’s latest exhibition opening, The Untold Stories
This weekend explore The Untold Stories, an exhibition from Iranian artist Mehdi Ghadyanloo renowned for his dreamlike imagery and hyperrealistic technique.
On display until April, this new body of work brings his surrealist aesthetic to the table. With playful nods to childhood, his work has a kind of innocence to itself, featuring children’s toys and objects like the rocking horse, toy elephant on wheels and slide rides. Head over this weekend and fall back in love with the beauty of childhood and nostalgia.
WHEN: UNTIL 06.04.2023
WHERE: ALMINE RECH LONDON, GROSVENOR HILL, BROADBENT HOUSE, W1K 3JH
WEBSITE: WWW.ALMINERECH.COM
Grab tickets to the strangest musical yet… The Great British Bake Off Musical
Having sold-out last summer with standing ovations, The Great British Bake Off Musical follows a similar premise to the crowd’s favourite TV show. Cheer on each contestant as they battle it out to win star baker under the watchful eye of two familiar-looking judges.
With music from acclaimed duo Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary, this is the hilarious new comedy you won’t want to miss.
WHEN: UNTIL 15.05.2023
WHERE: NOEL COWARD THEATRE, ST MARTIN’S LANE, WC2N 4AU
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Book in to try this global cocktail menu
Shake up your usual cocktail routine and order in a drink or two from Sexy Fish’s new cocktail menu. Titled ‘Trinity’, the new menu will launch across six continents in some of the world’s most acclaimed bars, including Sexy Fish London.
Curated by Xavier Landais, director of bars at Caprice Holdings, the menu features a whopping 20 creations, including 16 alcoholic and four non-alcoholic cocktails. Cocktail highlights include the Coconut and Lemongrass, featuring coconut-infused Absolut Elyx Vodka, coconut, sake, lime, celery and lemongrass; Marshmallow and Raspberry, a mix of marshmallow-infused Roku Gin, raspberry, fortified wines and egg white; and a Malt and Cinnamon, a non-alcoholic blend of Everleaf Forest, cinnamon, lemon and Lucky Saint beer.
Launching on Monday 6th, book ahead now to avoid disappointment.
WHEN: LAUNCHING 06.03.2023
WHERE: SEXY FISH, BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE, BERKELEY SQUARE, W1J 6BR
WEBSITE: WWW.SEXYFISH.COM
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Add some colour to your weekend with #HouseOfHOLI
Explore London’s latest exhibition opening, The Untold Stories
Grab tickets to the strangest musical yet… The Great British Bake Off Musical
Book in to try this global cocktail menu
